Ilse Katherine (Foster) Geslien, 64, died suddenly August 29, at her home in Southbury. She lived in Monroe for most of her life, until moving to Southbury in 2006.

Her mother, Ilse C. Foster, a member of Newtown Congregational Church for more than 50 years; sisters Louisa Foster and Elizabeth Schultz; children Jason E. Geslien, Hunter R. Geslien, and Hans P. Geslien; and her grandchildren, Katrina J. Geslien, Zachary H. Geslien, Hunter R. Geslien, Jr, Joshua P. Geslien, and Kayla Geslien, survive her. Her husband of 35 years, Peter L. Geslien, predeceased her.

Friends and family may attend services Thursday, September 4, at 3 pm, at Newtown Congregational Church, 14 West Street, Newtown.